JAMMU — The National Conference government in Jammu and Kashmir is awaiting the report of a panel before initiating the process of regularisation of daily wagers, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Friday. On March 19 last year, Abdullah had announced the formation of a six-member committee headed by chief secretary to address the issue […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday pointed out that the UT has not yet derived any benefits from the abeyance of the Indus Waters Treaty and said his government is working with the Centre to push for two key water projects. He was referring to the Tulbul Navigation Project (Wullar […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said there is no “magic wand” to make the UT economically self-reliant, stressing that sustained multi-sector interventions are required to strengthen its financial position. Addressing a post-budget press conference here, Abdullah said the government is working to improve Jammu and Kashmir’s economic standing through […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced a slew of welfare measures and development initiatives in the 2026-27 budget aimed at boosting the economy, strengthening social sectors, and promoting sustainable growth across the Union Territory. The budget focuses on science and technology, agriculture, healthcare, education, tourism, and social welfare, with […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday presented a Rs 1.27 lakh crore Budget for 2026-2027 in the Legislative Assembly, asserting that the financial plan aims to lay a strong foundation for sustainable growth, social harmony and economic prosperity in the Union Territory. He said his government is committed to transforming […]
JAMMU — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reiterated in the budget session of the assembly that his government remains committed to restoring the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. Winding up the discussion on the Motion of Lieutenant Governor’s Address in the assembly, Abdullah said Article 370 was not specifically mentioned in the address […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that he will raise the issue of closed tourism destinations with Home Minister Amit Shah during his upcoming visit to the Union Territory. Responding to a supplementary question of Congress MLA Nizam Uddin Bhat, Abdullah said it is correct that some tourist destinations […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the government has approved the allotment of five ‘marlas’ of land on a 40-year lease basis to landless families affected by natural calamities in 2025. Over 6,400 families hit by flash floods and landslides in Udhampur district have been provided financial assistance, he […]
JAMMU — Encounters are taking place even in 2026, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday in a veiled jibe at the BJP over its claim that terrorism would end following the abrogation of Article 370 that happened in 2019. Three Pakistani terrorists were killed in encounters with security forces in the […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday introduced two key bills — the Jan Vishwas and an anti-discrimination bill — in the Legislative Assembly, aimed at enhancing trust-based governance and eliminating discrimination against persons affected by leprosy. The chief minister introduced a bill to amend certain enactments of the Union Territory […]